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2012 SESSION
HB 925 Castle doctrine; codifies version allowing use of deadly force against an intruder in dwelling.
Introduced by: L. Scott Lingamfelter | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Castle doctrine; self-defense and defense of others. Codifies a version of the "castle doctrine," allowing the use of physical force, including deadly force, by a person in his dwelling against an intruder in the dwelling who has committed an overt act against him or another person in the dwelling, without civil liability.
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HISTORY
- 01/11/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12100106D
- 01/11/12 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/16/12 House: Assigned Courts sub: #1 Criminal
- 01/25/12 House: Subcommittee recommends striking from docket by voice vote
- 01/30/12 House: Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice by voice vote